Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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decksman
ESCO occupation · 41 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use equipment for safe stowage
read stowage plans
moor vessels
swim
use different types of fire extinguishers
national regulations on handling cargo
maintain ropes
prepare engine room for operation
paint ship decks
follow procedures in the event of an alarm
perform daily maintenance on ship machinery
international regulations for cargo handling
unmoor vessels
on board hazards
secure ships using rope
undertake navigation safety actions
types of cargo
assist anchoring operations
adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
clean parts of vessels
use ballasts
perform vessel maintenance and cleaning
execute safety assurance exercises
communicate reports provided by passengers
environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
follow verbal instructions
maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions
facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
maintain service record book
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
assist passenger embarkation
follow written instructions
help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
launch lifeboats
operate life-saving appliances
understand different types of locks and their operation
load cargo onto ships
wash decks of ships
maintain vessel engine room
comply with checklists
vessel safety equipment
Optional & specialised skills
use waterway traffic control systems
show intercultural awareness
perform manual work autonomously
implement environmental protection measures
show confidence
principles of combustion engines
distinguish various types of ships
inland waterway police regulations
use different communication channels
passenger transport regulations
act reliably
prepare simple meals on board
work in a water transport team
perform services in a flexible manner
vessel stability principles
ensure integrity of hull
european classification of inland waterways
provide first aid
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.